Sat, Jun 5, 2027

Morris Hill Meltdown

Monticello, KY

Opens Aug 5, 2026Annual since at least 2026

1.1 Miles

About the Morris Hill Meltdown

Morris Hill is a single unrelenting climb, point to point, with no flat stretches to recover on. The road twists as it rises, gaining serious elevation the whole way, and the organizer is upfront that crawling counts. It is the kind of effort that ends abruptly at the top rather than easing you into a finish line.

Packet pickup is at the Monticello Farmers Market, which also serves as the post-race gathering point. A guided walk from there gets you to the start. After the race, you can walk back or catch a shuttle. The market itself runs that same morning, with local food vendors, a froyo shop, a coffee shop, and a bookstore all open nearby.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

1.1 Miles · 2026 results

37finishers

8:52winner

15:23median

29:10cutoff

Top 3: Mike Baird (8:52) · Zabrey Bortz (9:48) · Ryder Bell (9:51)

The Morris Hill Meltdown has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1.1 Miles6/5/2027 09:00$20

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Common Questions About the Morris Hill Meltdown

Will I finish last at the Morris Hill Meltdown?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1.1 Miles field finished slower than 15:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 29:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Morris Hill Meltdown a good first 1.1 Miles?

It is a small race (37 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Morris Hill Meltdown?

The 1.1 Miles winner ran 8:52 while the median finisher took 15:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.